Living Wage for US Certification Process
Living Wage for US follows a rigorous methodology for estimating the cost of living that accounts for geography, family size, workers per family, and various costs including food, housing, transportation, and childcare. These estimates are used to set living wages using the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s definition of “the wage level that is necessary to afford a decent standard of living for workers and their families, taking into account the country circumstances and calculated for the work performed during the normal hours of work.”
In other words, Living Wage for US helps businesses estimate how much employees need to make to maintain a comfortable standard of living for themselves and their families. Certification involves an assessment of the employer’s total remuneration, which includes wages, bonuses, and benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings, and childcare reimbursement.
Living Wage for US helps committed employers meet the living wage and certifies businesses that provide living wages. Once certified, employers pay annual fees and receive ongoing consultation and evaluation to ensure that they continue to meet the standards.
